How to Mass Delete Facebook Posts

Doing a major cleanup of your Facebook profile can feel daunting, but it's simpler than you might think. Whether you're rebranding, starting a new career, or just want a clean slate, removing old posts is a great first step. This guide gives you the exact step-by-step process for mass deleting posts using Facebook’s own built-in tools, so you can take control of your timeline safely and effectively.

Why Bother Deleting Old Facebook Posts?

Before getting into the how, it helps to know the why. A digital spring cleaning isn't just about deleting embarrassing photos from a decade ago (though that's a perfectly valid reason!). For creators, business owners, and professionals, managing your digital footprint is part of maintaining your brand.

Here are a few common reasons to do a mass clean-up:

• Professional Branding: Job recruiters, potential clients, and colleagues often look at social media profiles. Removing old content that no longer aligns with your professional image can help you make the right first impression. Think of it as tailoring your digital resume.
• Starting a New Content Strategy: If you're shifting the focus of your brand or business, your old posts might not match your new direction. A clean slate helps your new content stand out without being diluted by outdated messages or aesthetics.
• Enhancing Privacy: Over the years, you've likely shared a lot of personal information. Trimming down your post history reduces your public-facing data and gives you more control over who sees what about your life.
• A General Reset: Sometimes, you just outgrow your past self. What you shared five or ten years ago might not reflect who you are today. Deleting old posts is a simple way to reset your online presence to match your current identity.

How to Mass Delete Facebook Posts Using Facebook's Tools

Facebook has a built-in feature called “Manage Posts” that is designed for this exact purpose. It allows you to filter, select, and delete (or archive) posts in batches. While you can't delete everything in a single click, this is the safest and most reliable method. Bypassing third-party extensions or apps that promise one-click deletion is smart, as they often pose security risks or violate Facebook's terms of service.

Here’s how to do it on both desktop and mobile.

On a Desktop Computer or Laptop

The desktop interface gives you more room to work, making it slightly easier for large-scale deletions.

Step 1: Navigate to Your Activity Log

First, go to your profile. Click your profile picture in the top-right corner, then select your name. Once you're on your profile page, click the three-dot icon (...) located under your cover photo. From the dropdown menu, select "Activity Log."

Step 2: Go to the "Manage Your Posts" Section

Inside the Activity Log, you'll see a menu on the left. Look for a section called Your Activity Across Facebook. Under this section, click on "Posts." Then, you will see a sub-option that says "Your Posts, Check-ins, Photos and Videos." Click it. At the top of the next screen, you will see a link to “Manage Your Posts.” This is the tool you need.

Step 3: Filter Your Posts to Find What You Want to Delete

Now you’ll see your post history. To make things manageable, use the filter options on the left. This is where the tool becomes really useful. You can filter by:

• Date: Set a start and end date to target posts from a specific month or year. This is perfect for clearing out old content, like everything before 2018.
• People: This allows you to filter for posts where you've tagged specific friends.
• Categories: You can choose from text updates, photos and videos, and posts from other apps.

Start by setting a date range. For example, if you want to delete everything from 2015, set the start date to Jan 1, 2015, and the end date to Dec 31, 2015.

Step 4: Select and Delete Posts in Batches

Once you’ve filtered, you can start selecting posts. Click the checkbox next to each post you want to remove. To speed things up, there is often a "Select All" option at the top of the filtered results, but be aware that Facebook limits bulk actions to 50 posts at a time.

After selecting your posts, two options will appear at the bottom of the screen: Archive and Trash.

• Archive: Moves posts to a private archive. Only you can see them. This is a great choice if you aren't 100% sure you want to delete something forever.
• Trash: Moves posts to the trash. Think of this like the recycle bin on your computer. Posts in the trash are permanently deleted after 30 days. You can also go into the trash and delete them immediately if you wish.

Click “Trash,” confirm your decision in the pop-up, and you're done with that batch. Now just repeat the process until you’ve cleared out everything you want to remove.

On the Facebook Mobile App (iOS and Android)

The process is almost identical on your phone, making it easy to do a cleanup whenever you have a few free minutes.

Step 1: Go to Settings & Privacy

Open the Facebook app and go to your profile. Tap the three-dot icon (...) to the right of "Edit Profile."

Step 2: Open "Activity Log"

From the menu that appears, tap on "Activity Log."

Step 3: Manage Your Posts

At the top of the Activity Log, you'll see a button for "Manage your posts." Tap it. This will take you directly to the bulk management tool.

Step 4: Filter, Select, and Delete

Just like on desktop, you can tap the "Filters" button to narrow down your posts by date, category, or people you've tagged. Select the posts you want to remove by checking the box next to them. Remember, the 50-post limit still applies.

Once selected, tap "Trash" at the bottom of the screen. You’ll be asked to confirm, and after you do, the posts will be moved to your trash folder, where they'll be permanently deleted in 30 days.

Untagging Yourself from Other People's Posts

Deleting your own posts won't remove photos or updates others have tagged you in. These can also appear on your timeline and in searches. Thankfully, you can manage these in bulk, too.

1. In the Activity Log, look for the section called “Activity you’re tagged in.”
2. Select "Posts and comments you're tagged in."
3. You'll see a list of everything you've ever been tagged in. You can filter this list by date or by the person who tagged you.
4. Select the posts you want to untag yourself from and click “Remove Tags” at the bottom. The posts will remain on Facebook, but they will no longer be linked to your profile or appear on your timeline.

Should You Use Third-Party Tools and Browser Extensions?

A quick search will reveal dozens of Chrome extensions and third-party apps that claim to mass delete all your Facebook posts with one click. While tempting, using them is incredibly risky for several reasons:

• Security Risks: To work, these tools require access to your Facebook account. You are essentially handing over your login credentials and full account permissions to an unknown developer. This can lead to your account being compromised or your data being stolen.
• Violation of Facebook's Terms of Service: Using automated scripts to interact with the platform is against Facebook's rules. If the platform detects unusual activity, it may temporarily lock or permanently disable your account.
• They Often Break: Facebook frequently updates its code, which causes these unofficial tools to break. You might pay for a tool that stops working a week later.

Even though the manual method of deleting 50 posts at a time feels slow, it is the only safe, official, and totally free way to manage your content. It puts you in complete control without exposing your account to outside risks.

Cleaning up a few years' worth of content might take 30-60 minutes, but the peace of mind is worth it. Put on some music or a podcast and work through it batch by batch.

Final Thoughts

Tidying up your digital history is completely doable with Facebook's "Manage Posts" feature. It gives you the control to safely sort through everything you've ever shared, letting you either archive memories for private viewing or permanently trash what no longer represents you. While it requires a bit of patience, the result is a clean, relevant profile that you're happy to share with the world.

Giving your social media a fresh start is often less about deleting the old and more about being strategic with the new. We designed Postbase because managing modern social media was getting too messy, especially with tools built for a different era. Our platform helps you plan your content on a visual calendar, schedule it reliably across all your channels (especially video), and see what’s working, all in one clean place. It lets you focus on creating, not just catching up.